Australians are driving bigger, heavier, dirtier cars and it’s alarming both climate and road safety experts.

A decade ago, sedans and hatchbacks were the most popular cars in Australia. Today, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and American-style utes dominate new car sales and advertising.

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The fuck is in your caravan, there are electric fords that can literally tow a freight train.

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Go buy an outback wagon. Not to crossover shit from the last 14-15 years.

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It’s an off-road caravan, which I take off-road. Ergo, I need an off-road tow vehicle.

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You’re not going too off road with a bloody caravan though.

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Oh yes indeed I am (have)! I’ve even taken my van into Wonnangatta.

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